Iain MacDonald

Iain MacDonald

Occupation

Maths Teacher

Instrument

Bagpipes
 

Beginnings

Started at the age of 7 with Knightswood Juveniles. Taught by Donald Black and Bob MacFie.

Other Bands and Achievements

Played with Knightswood for two years before joining p/m Robert Shaw at Kinning Park in 1994. Joined City of Glasgow in 1999 under p/m John Nevans. Joined SF&R the following year. CofC Grade3a in 2004 and Scottish Champs 2005. Currently doing RSPBA Advanced Certificate

Favourite Band

Simon Fraser

Favourite Tunes

The dirty Lough- The high Level- Brook Hely's Banquet- Lord Alexander Kennedy and Susan MacLeod

Favourite Contest

Worlds

Most Admired

Bill Livingstone -consistently producing great bands.

Best Moment

Winning the Scottish championships in 2005 (grade 3a)

Future Goals

Play in Grade 1 and win a world championships.